Would it feasible to go for a single rating for the project or a split rating for part 01 (commercial and IT park) and part 02 (residential) to achieve points in renewable energy criterion under GRIHA rating.

Query

We have an upcoming project which consists of Residential, commercial, and IT Park. Would it feasible to go for a single rating for the project or a split rating for part 01 (commercial and IT park) and part 02 (residential) to achieve points in renewable energy criterion under GRIHA rating.

Solution

Criterion 9 (GRIHA Version 2015) has mandatory requirements for daytime commercial/institutional buildings and 24X7 occupied buildings. However, there is no mandatory requirement for residential buildings so if the project fulfills the mandatory requirements for the commercial/IT, then it can be registered as single entity.